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Hifen is a prescription medicine that is available as a Syrup,Tablet,Drops,Suspension. Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Bronchitis are some of its major therapeutic uses. Hifen also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Hifen. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
While these are the most often observed Hifen side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Hifen are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Hifen has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Hifen has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Hifen related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Hifen are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Hifen have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Hifen is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Hifen is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Hifen safe for pregnant women?
Hifen is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Hifen safe during breastfeeding?
Hifen is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Hifen on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Hifen on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Hifen on the Liver?
Using Hifen does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Hifen on the Heart?
Hifen is completely safe for the heart.
Hifen should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Hifen unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Hifen habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Hifen has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Hifen as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Hifen is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Hifen in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Hifen
Taking Hifen with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Hifen
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Hifen with alcohol.
Hifen can be safely taken as long as it has been prescribed by your doctor.
Hifen is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting doctor. It can be harmful for people to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
Yes, Hifen can cause diarrhea by disturbing bacterial flora of gut. It is a common side effect of this drug. However, if you are experiencing severe diarrhea after consuming this medicine inform the doctor immediately and check if you can discontinue the medicine. Try keeping yourself hydrated, drink plenty of fluids and take ample rest.
Yes, Hifen can treat tooth infection. However, it is best to consult your doctor and go for the right treatment.
Yes, Hifen can be taken with paracetamol, no clinically significant interactions are seen between these two. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction exists between them. Please talk to your doctor before consuming these two medicines at the same time.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 307-309
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US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Suprax® (cefixime)